Puerto Vallarta
Mexico · Jalisco · 0 m
Description
Puerto Vallarta is one of Mexico’s best-known coastal cities and a diverse holiday destination on Banderas Bay in the state of Jalisco. The city is known for its cobblestone old town, art-filled Malecón, golden beaches, and vibrant dining, cultural, and nightlife scene. Puerto Vallarta combines traditional Mexican charm with modern resorts, water sports, and lush tropical scenery between the Pacific Ocean and the Sierra Madre. Hidden coves, snorkeling and diving excursions, seasonal whale watching, and boat trips to Yelapa and the Marietas Islands make it one of the most varied destinations on Mexico’s Pacific coast.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 3 to 8 days (optimal 5 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: December – April
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Malecón boardwalk & sculptures
- Zona Romántica & Old Vallarta
- Los Muertos Beach & Los Muertos Pier
- Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe
- Los Arcos de Mismaloya Marine Park
- Humpback whale watching (December - March)
- Marietas Islands National Park(Day trip)
- Hidden Beach (Playa del Amor)(Day trip)
- Sayulita Beach & surf break(Day trip)
- Vallarta Botanical Garden
- Cuale River Island (Isla Cuale)
- Gringo Gulch
- Mirador de La Cruz viewpoint
- Conchas Chinas Beach
- Camarones Beach
- Las Gemelas Beach
- Mismaloya Beach
- Boca de Tomatlán
- Boca de Tomatlán to Las Ánimas coastal hike
- Las Ánimas Beach
- Colomitos Beach
- Marina Vallarta
- Banderas Bay sunset sailing
- Puerto Vallarta nightlife
- Puerto Vallarta seafood & ceviche
- Puerto Vallarta taco & street-food scene
- Marietas Islands snorkeling(Day trip)
- Yelapa beach village(Day trip)
- Yelapa Waterfall(Day trip)
- Las Caletas(Day trip)
- Majahuitas Beach(Day trip)
- Quimixto Beach & waterfall(Day trip)
- San Pancho (San Francisco)(Day trip)
- Punta de Mita(Day trip)
- San Sebastián del Oeste historic center(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- PVR
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry